﻿<p><em>IfcControl</em> is the abstract generalization of all concepts that control or constrain the utilization of products, processes, or resources in general. It can be seen as a regulation, cost schedule, request or order, or other requirements applied to a product, process or resource whose requirements and provisions must be fulfilled.</p>

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EXAMPLE&nbsp; Controls include action requests, cost schedules, project orders, work plans, and work calendars.
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HISTORY&nbsp; New entity in IFC1.0.
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IFC4 CHANGE&nbsp; Attribute <em>Identification</em> added.
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